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title: "Digitisation of Historical Records."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4101cef-fb4f-44da-af9b-9ba903ba2dfd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Digitisation of Historical Records.

Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4101cef-fb4f-44da-af9b-9ba903ba2dfd

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## Summary

Kettering Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Digitisation of Historical Records" project, classified under services, specifically targeting digital mapping systems and scanning services. The procurement is currently in the open tender stage, with the invitation published on 2nd August 2019. Interested bidders should note key deadlines, including the deadline for clarification questions by noon on 16th August 2019 and the submission deadline for tender responses by noon on 30th August 2019. The contract is anticipated to commence on 16th September 2019 and will run until 30th April 2020, taking place in Kettering, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in digitisation, archival services, and digital mapping systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement method supports such entities. Companies with expertise in scanning technology and cultural service provision will find a suitable fit for their services in this contract, promising potential collaboration with Kettering Borough Council to modernise historical records.

## Notice

Kettering Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the Digitisation of Historical Records. Additional information: Please note the procurement key timescales and deadlines that you will be expected to fully observe: 1. Invitation to Tender published on Contracts Finder - 02/08/2019 2. Tender documents available on request by email - 02/08/2019 3. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 noon on 16/08/2019 4. Council to reply to clarification questions - 23/08/2019 5. Deadline for submission of Tender Responses - 12 noon on 30/08/2019 6. Evaluation - w/c 02/09/2019 7. Award Decision - w/c 02/09/2019 8. Inception meeting - w/c 09/09/2019 9. Proposed Contract Start Date - 16/09/2019 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity then please send an email to webprocurement@kettering.gov.uk, requesting a copy of the Tender Documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4b1edc-7b4f-417f-9d19-4d58b27a0c2b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 48326100 - Digital mapping system
- 79999100 - Scanning services
- 92500000 - Library, archives, museums and other cultural services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4b1edc-7b4f-417f-9d19-4d58b27a0c2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b4b1edc-7b4f-417f-9d19-4d58b27a0c2b
  2nd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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